Paradox Vole vs Rufous-breasted Piculet

Microtus paradoxus compared with Picumnus rufiventris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Rufous-breasted Piculet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Picidae
Genus	Microtus	Picumnus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Picumnus rufiventris

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Rufous-breasted Piculet share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Rufous-breasted Piculet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Rufous-breasted Piculet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rufous-breasted Piculet

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.